Makitoy turns daily observations into stamp-sized collages of paper and colour

South Korean illustrator Makitoy treats the act of drawing as a way to record time. Instead of aiming for one final result, she commits to persistent observation and daily repetition. Her work includes stamp-sized collages that document whole months and zoomed-in snapshots of nature that track the passage of years.

Nature serves as a primary subject for her practice. She notes that the slow, rhythmic growth of plants mirrors her own work pace. By transforming organic shapes into minimal lines and structures, she removes unnecessary details to focus on color interactions, light, and a sense of visual order.

Recently, she expanded this focus to still life subjects such as watering cans, armchairs, and paint brushes. She uses colorful shards of paper to represent these items. These creations aim to turn ordinary moments into visual fragments that carry a sense of warmth. She finds appeal in the quiet atmosphere that aged objects project.

By cutting and arranging these paper scraps, Makitoy tracks the subtle shifts in her immediate world. Her process demonstrates that drawing can function as a grounding ritual. It is a method of keeping a record of daily life through tactile paper art.